Urgent 'Do Not Eat' Warnings Issued for Popular Snacks Sold at Major Supermarkets
In recent weeks, a series of urgent food recalls have been issued across the United Kingdom, with consumers being strongly advised not to consume certain products. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released multiple food and allergy alerts for items sold in major supermarkets, highlighting risks such as undeclared allergens, incorrect labelling, and potential contamination.
Food recalls typically occur due to labelling errors that could endanger individuals with allergies or intolerances. Other common triggers include the presence of foreign objects or harmful bacteria, which pose significant health hazards.
Full List of Major Food Recalls in February
Here is a comprehensive rundown of all the key food recalls issued in February, affecting a range of items from oven chips to desserts and snacks.
Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips
Co-op is recalling its Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips because they contain milk, which is not declared on the label. The product has been mistakenly packaged with Dauphinoise potatoes.
- Pack size: 360g
- Use-by date: February 14, 2026
If you have purchased this product and have a milk allergy, do not consume it. Instead, return it to your nearest Co-op store for a refund or replacement, subject to availability.
Farmfoods Ritz Cheese Sandwich
Farmfoods is recalling its Ritz Cheese Sandwich product because it contains milk, soya, and wheat, which are not highlighted on the label. This recall only affects products sourced from Indonesia and does not impact items from other countries.
- Pack size: 91g
- Batch code: All batch codes
This recall applies to England and Wales only. If you have bought this item and suffer from any of the mentioned allergies, do not eat it. Return it to the place of purchase for a complete refund; a receipt is not required.
Supper Club Apple Crumble and Rhubarb Crumble
Althams Fine Foods is pulling two chilled crumble products from shelves after they were mistakenly labelled with incorrect use-by dates, rendering them unsafe for consumption. This recall is limited to chilled items sold at Booths stores.
- Apple crumble batch code: 02726, Use-by: February 6, 2027
- Rhubarb crumble batch code: 02726, Use-by: February 6, 2027
Shoppers are instructed to immediately stop using these items and either dispose of them or return them to any Booths branch for a full refund.
Brioche Pasquier Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches
Brioche Pasquier is recalling specific batches of Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches due to the possibility that they contain pieces of plastic.
- Pack size: 225g (6x37.5g)
- Batch code: UK 034
- Best before date: March 4, 2026
If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Instead, contact Brioche Pasquier's customer care team at technical@briochepasquier.com or through their website via the Contact Us section.
Infant Formula Recalls
Several Aptamil and Cow and Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products are being recalled due to the potential presence of cereulide toxin in some batches. This recall extends the Aptamil First Infant Formula product recall announced on January 23, 2026. For the complete updated list, visit the FSA website.
Tanpopo Japanese Food Chicken Katsu Roll
Tanpopo Japanese Food is recalling this sushi item in England only, as it has been labelled with an incorrect use-by date, making it unsafe for consumption.
- Use-by date: February 14, 2026
If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Darna Tahini
Aytac Foods Distribution Limited is recalling Darna Tahini because it may contain peanuts that are not declared on the label.
- Pack size: 800g
- Batch code: 250103
- Best before date: April 20, 2027
If you have bought this product and have a peanut allergy, do not eat it. Return it to the shop where you purchased it for a full refund, with or without a receipt.
